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SALT CENTER JOURNAL 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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OUR SPACE
The Renovated & Expanded
Patricia A. Bartlett Building
EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
Multi-Modal Learning
STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
Leadership Opportunities
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ALUMNI
Jobs, Careers, & Life
After Graduation
FACULTY FELLOW
Meet Dr. Lisa Elfring
GRATITUDE
In Appreciation of
Your Generosity
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OUR FUTURE
Donor Report
SALT CENTER TOMORROW
Campaign Update
OUR TEAM
Self-Care Tips from the
SALT Center Team
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2016-17, The University of Arizona.
Editor: Hilary Cummins.
Journal Committee:
David Cillo, Hilary Cummins, Mary Beth Foster,
Jennifer Hansen, Max Jackson, Rebekah Sieker.
This publication designed and produced by
UA Student Affairs Marketing for the SALT Center.
Layout and Design by Thomas McCarthy.
Photography by Ronald Isaac Flater,
Hilary Cummins and Selena Valencia.
Renderings by Gould Evans Architecture.
Creative Direction by Evi Loveres.

WELCOME FROM THE DIRECTOR
DR. RUDY M. MOLINA, JR.
GREETINGS FROM TUCSON, ARIZONA!
I'm pleased to welcome you to this year's SALT Center Journal. We have several noteworthy
updates to share with you, as well as some exciting plans for the future.
As many of you know, one of our major projects for the year was the renovation and
expansion of our home, the Patricia A. Bartlett Building. I am happy to announce that
construction is complete! Our students and team have already begun to congregate and
enjoy the furniture in the new Student Lounge and explore our state-of-the-art educational
technology. This edition of the Journal shares our plan for how students, tutors, and
colleagues are going to use these enhancements to stay connected with the SALT Center.
I am also delighted to share that we will welcome a Faculty Fellow, Lisa Elfring, to the SALT
Center this year, which will allow students to interact with a friendly member of our UA
community who is committed to their success.
Lastly, our newly-formed SALT Center Alumni Board has grown significantly over the past
few months. Many of these board members participated in our first annual Alumni Panel
by sharing personal stories about their life and careers since graduation. They are a true
testament to the good work the SALT Center team has done for more than three decades.
Our students, families, friends, and alumni are more eager to connect with us than
ever before. I hope that you take a moment to read their stories and be inspired to stay
connected with us during the coming academic year and well into the future.
Warmest regards,
From Left:
Dr. Bruce R. Bartlett,
Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr.,
Dr. Patricia A. Bartlett
SALT CENTER TEAM
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
Dr. Rudy M. Molina, Jr.
Rebekah Sieker
Hilary Cummins
Deb Evano
Isaac Flater
EDUCATIONAL LEARNING
SERVICES
Laurel Grigg Mason
Debra Puccio
Sarah Sampe
Lupe Thompson
Stephen Ferris
Geoff Thames
Mary Beth Foster
Adam Davi
Jennifer Hansen
Claudia Sandoval
Daniel Linden
Paul Bastedo
Rose Audretsch
Juan Godoy
Caroline Ragano
Jessica Stansel-Clark
Emily Bushouse
Amy Dreweatt
Jenna Honan
ADMISSIONS
David Cillo
Lisa Marshall
Max Jackson
Dennis Haymore
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
Blake Cesarz
Coleen Holliday
Kimberly Pellegrini
Carlos Williams
Ayushi Agarwal
I-Chen Wu
PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES
Dr. Roxana Samaniego
Sara Cole
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OUR SPACE
THE RENOVATED & EXPANDED
PATRICIA A. BARTLETT BUILDING
by Hilary Cummins
W
e are thrilled to be back in our home, the Patricia A.
Bartlett Building. The renovation of our space would
not have been possible without the generosity of our
dedicated friends, particularly Patricia and Bruce Bartlett, along
with the flexibility and support of our architects, contractors,
campus colleagues, team, students, and families. Thank you to
everyone who had a hand in making this project such a triumph.
Our benefactors, Patricia and Bruce Bartlett, have seen us grow
throughout their 12-year relationship with our program. As they
watched our enrollment increase and our space decrease, Pat said
they felt compelled to do something that would enhance the way
we deliver academic support to our students:
“Supporting the SALT Center gives us great
satisfaction because we see the immediate
results of our philanthropy. Nowhere else
have we witnessed this kind of enthusiasm for
student support and success.”
We were fortunate to have Gould Evans, architects of record, bring
our vision for our renovated space to life. Working alongside JWR
Burkel Construction, they said this project was unique: “It gives
us such an amazing feeling to know that the spaces we create will
have a positive impact on both students and team members at the
SALT Center.”
Our new and improved spaces are providing incredible
enhancements to our services. Students are already enjoying the
new communal areas and educational technology. Student, Greg
Merkel, says that the expanded tutoring space has made the
biggest difference for him:
“With the increased space for tutoring
appointments and studying, I will be able to
utilize services more productively than in
the past.”
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The tutoring team has gained more than twice the square footage
that they were operating in before, and they have been taking full
advantage of the flexibility of our renovated tutoring areas. Tutor,
Laura Barajas, says she loves the thoughtful layout of the Math &
Science Lab:
“Students can work independently at single
desks, or at the lab tables close to a tutor.
It’s also convenient to have many resources
close by, such as textbooks and the floor-toceiling
whiteboard.”
THANK YOU
We would like to thank the programs in Bear Down Gym, UA Hillel,
the Science and Engineering Library, Arid Lands, and the Office of
Undergraduate Admissions at Old Main for opening their doors to
our students and our team during construction.
More photos of our new space will soon be uploaded to our
website, salt.arizona.edu.
We look forward to an exciting first semester in our new space,
as well as many fruitful years to come.
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MARTI
A fictitious composite
representing many students
enrolled in the SALT Center.
MAJOR
Undecided, Sophomore
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CHALLENGES:
ADHD, Memory
STRENGTHS
Math, Science
LEARNING STYLE
Visual, Kinesthetic
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2
1. TECH BAR
This piece features individual
productivity stations for connecting
laptops to large-screen monitors.
2. LABS (MATH & SCIENCE
and WRITER’S)
Drop-in or schedule an appointment
in the Baer Family Writer’s Lab or the
Math & Science Lab for assistance
with math and math-based
science courses, as well as writing
assignment across the curriculum.
3. CLASSROOM
This room provides instructional
space with shared screen technology
via group collaboration stations and
a giant projector display.
4. STUDENT LOUNGE
This space offers comfortable,
modular furniture designed to help
students relax.
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EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY
MULTI-MODAL LEARNING
by Mary Beth Foster & Max Jackson
At the SALT Center, we understand that not all students learn in the same way. Our program uses a distinctive approach to academic
support strategies that incorporates multiple learning modalities. The use of these customized techniques enhances a student’s
strengths and addresses their academic challenges (Weimer, 2014). For example, if a student’s preferred learning style is visual
rather than auditory or kinesthetic, we can model visual methods that they can adapt to their learning environment. Educational Technology
at the SALT Center is one enhancement we use to empower college students to engage with their studies through interaction, motion,
touch, sight, sound, and collaboration. In order to learn more about this technology, let’s follow Marti through a typical day at the SALT
Center as she uses our services.
MARTI ROLLS UP TO THE PATRICIA A. BARTLETT
BUILDING AND HOPS OFF OF HER LONGBOARD.
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STOP 1: TECH BAR
STOP 2: MATH & SCIENCE LAB
Marti takes a seat at the Tech Bar, where she connects her
Marti enters the Math & Science Lab for some help with her
laptop to a large-screen monitor. A Tech Coach shows her
physics course. She and a tutor work together on a large,
how she can display her research paper on the large screen
interactive touch screen. The integration of tactile manipulation
and a reference article on her laptop simultaneously. Working
and large graphics strengthens Marti’s ability to focus and to
with the screens side by side, Marti finds it much easier to
conceptualize the laws of motion.
paraphrase and pull quotes directly into her draft.
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STOP 3: CLASSROOM
Marti walks into the classroom for a workshop on study
techniques. The presenter demonstrates memory strategies
on a giant projector screen and asks the attendees to create
examples in groups. Marti shares her laptop screen to the
projector display at her table and creates a visual mind map
filled with idea bubbles. The group adds vivid images to the
ideas and arranges the bubbles in a memorable order. The
presenter is impressed with their work, and wirelessly shares
their example by sending the image from their group screen to
the large projector display at the front of the room.
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STOP 4: STUDENT LOUNGE
After the workshop, Marti sinks into a comfortable chair in the
Student Lounge and plugs her laptop into the charging station.
She chats with the nearby Faculty Fellow, Dr. Lisa Elfring,
about her passion for cars. Lisa tells her about a racing club
on campus. Excited about the news, she runs upstairs to leave
a note on the door of her Strategic Learning Specialist so that
they can discuss it during their next appointment.
For more information about Educational Technology at the SALT Center, visit salt.arizona.edu/edtech.
Weimer, M. (2014, April 30th). What’s the Story on Learning Styles? Faculty Focus. Retrieved from
http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/learning-styles/whats-story-learning-styles/.
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STUDENT ENGAGEMENT
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
by Jennifer Hansen
The SALT Center is more than a great place to get help with your studies. A number of our enrolled
students also participate in leadership opportunities through our Ambassador and Tech Coaching
programs. SALT Center Student Ambassador, Adam Rozansky, and Tech Coach, Joey Chandler, open up
about what it’s like to be a student employee at the SALT Center.
ADAM ROZANSKY
SENIOR MAJORING IN FINANCE AT
THE ELLER COLLEGE OF MANAGEMENT
Adam Rozansky knew that college would not be easy, but he
didn’t let his learning challenges stand in the way of success.
Taking a “gap year” after high school, Adam lived abroad in Israel,
where he gained diverse experiences interacting with Russian and
African refugees, and gave tours to American groups.
These experiences undoubtedly contributed to Adam’s success
as a SALT Center Student Ambassador. Ambassadors work with
the Admissions Team to help prospective students and families
get acquainted with our program. Adam displays a true comfort
communicating with people, and he loves sharing what the SALT
Center can do for students who learn differently. His favorite part
about being a SALT Center Ambassador is being an advocate for
students with learning challenges:
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NUMBER OF FAMILIES ADAM
PRESENTED TO DURING ‘TASTE OF SALT’
EVENTS LAST SEMESTER
“I like being able to prove to parents and
prospective students that you can be successful,
no matter the obstacles that may be in your way.”
Whether he’s speaking at a weekly “Taste of SALT” event, leading
tours of our space, or representing the SALT Center at recruitment
events, Adam enjoys meeting families from all over the country.
While Adam loves his work as an Ambassador, and is excited to
show off the newly renovated Patricia A. Bartlett building, he has
other interests, as well. In his spare time, Adam enjoys cooking,
and admits that his love of being with people is reflected in the
way that he cooks. His passion for wine will be well-utilized as he
becomes president of the UA Wine Club this fall.
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JOEY CHANDLER
SENIOR MAJORING IN GENERAL STUDIES,
WITH AN EMPHASIS IN ECONOMY & INDUSTRY,
IN THE COLLEGE OF LETTERS, ARTS, & SCIENCES
The warm and inviting Tucson climate, top-rated academics, and
resources offered by the SALT Center are just a few things that
attracted Joey Chandler to the University of Arizona. Originally
from California, Joey has been working as a SALT Center Tech
Coach for the past two years, providing an invaluable service to
his fellow students.
96
TOTAL NUMBER OF VISITS TO THE TECH
COACHING TEAM LAST SEMESTER
SALT Center Tech Coaches help other enrolled students take
advantage of educational technology at the SALT Center, as well
as show them how to navigate commonly used hardware and
software at the UA. They are available by appointment, or during
drop-in hours. Joey can often be found patiently demonstrating
how to use platforms such as D2L, Blackboard, Pearson, and other
websites. Additionally, he helps students with more involved
assistive technology, such as text-to-speech applications and
note-taking aids.
A highlight of his position as a Tech Coach is knowing that his help
with software and applications gives other students the confidence
to be successful:
“I enjoy running into students that I have had a
consultation with in the past and [learning that
they achieved] success because of a program that
I showed them.”
Outside of the SALT Center, Joey’s favorite pastimes include using
his technical skills to build and customize his own computer, and
visiting the campus rec center to stay fit.
JOIN THE TEAM
We are so proud of all of our Student Ambassadors and Tech Coaches.
Keep up the great work!
If you are interested in becoming a Student Ambassador or a Tech Coach, talk
with your Strategic Learning Specialist to learn how you can get involved.
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ALUMNI
JOBS, CAREERS, AND LIFE AFTER GRADUATION
by David Cillo
This past February, the SALT Center hosted the first annual
Alumni Panel, which brought together program alumni,
staff, and enrolled students in order to discuss the joys
and challenges of transitioning from college to career.
This event was inspired by an observation from last year’s
Scholarship Luncheon. At the luncheon, our keynote speakers,
who happened to be SALT Center alumni, shared details about
managing their learning and attention challenges in a professional
setting. After the event, students lingered for over an hour, eager
to ask our speakers questions about their experiences. It was clear
that their perspectives were highly valued. This obvious thirst for
post-college insight gave rise to the alumni panel concept.
An enthusiastic committee of SALT Center staff identified possible
participants and determined an event format. Because responses
to join the panel were uncertain, regional alumni were tapped
for this pilot event. Strategic Learning Specialists recommended
participants who resided in Tucson, or who lived within driving
distance. Even though these alumni knew they would be
volunteering their time and covering their own travel expenses,
affirmative replies were swift and expressions of excitement
were plentiful.
The event started with a brief introduction of each panelist,
followed by questions from attendees. Ten alumni, with careers
in business, civil and mechanical engineering, technology, and
hospitality, shared life and work experiences with approximately
ninety attendees. Rose Audretsch, a Strategic Learning Specialist
who recommended many of the panelists, was impressed:
“Panelists took the opportunity to provide
information very seriously; they wanted to
impart useful knowledge. They shared their
energy, time, and personal experiences,
[including struggles and accomplishments].”
Jennifer Hansen, Strategic Learning Specialist, observed that the
audience was deeply engaged:
“It was clear that students who attended were
absorbed in what the panelists shared.”
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After the formal panel session ended, alumni stayed to talk
with students individually. Attendee and SALT Center Student
Ambassador, Grant Bevel, was inspired to learn about the
challenges faced by our alumni throughout their careers, as well
as the way they leveraged the strategies they learned at the SALT
Center on a daily basis:
“I really appreciated that they took time out
of their lives to come and give back.”
Panelists also found the experience very rewarding. They enjoyed
sharing their wisdom with enrolled students, as well as the
opportunity to connect and network with one another and the
SALT Center team. Morgan Barrick, Class of 2014, was moved by
the awesome impact of our program:
“Thank you for the opportunity to speak to
students, share my success, and share my
opinions for their future.”
Based on the reactions from panelists, students, and staff, the
Alumni Panel was an extremely valuable experience that we look
forward to hosting again next year. In fact, the deep desire of our
alumni to connect with and support our students prompted us to
create a new Alumni Board, which we will continue to develop in
the coming months. We are indebted to our alumni panelists for
volunteering their time, expertise, and travel expenses, and for
validating the important role the SALT Center has in facilitating
relationships beyond graduation.
“It is truly inspiring to see how much SALT Center
students and alumni are motivated to succeed.”
Emily Pendleton, Class of 2002, expressed her gratitude for being
asked to participate in the event:
THANK YOU TO OUR 2016 ALUMNI PANELISTS:
MORGAN BARRICK ’14
BENJAMIN BARTLETT ’10
SHAUN BROWN ’09
RAMON GAANDERSE ’01
MORGAN MARCHETTI ’15
JR MARRIOTT ’95
SEAN MAZANEC ’06
ARMANDO MEMBRILA ’08
EMILY PENDLETON ’02
LAUREN TRATTNER ’95
WE’D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU!
We are developing new ways for alumni to engage with our students and our program.
If you are an alumnus who is interested in getting involved with the SALT Center, please
complete and return the enclosed Stay Connected card, or submit it electronically at:
salt.arizona.edu/stay-connected.
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FACULTY FELLOW
MEET DR. LISA ELFRING
by Rebekah Sieker
This fall, the SALT Center will welcome Dr. Lisa Elfring, Associate
Professor of Molecular and Cellular Biology, as our new Faculty
Fellow. Lisa is eager to engage with students, faculty, and staff
from other disciplines to learn more about their experiences
and challenges. She also looks forward to expanding her own
knowledge and understanding of how students learn.
Q&A
WHAT IS THE UA FACULTY
FELLOWS PROGRAM?
A group of 45 UA faculty
dedicated to promoting student
engagement and success
by creating a supportive
environment on campus.
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Lisa came to the UA about 18 years ago to help with a
program designed to support those teaching biology to
K-12 students. She knew early on that her career would not
keep to a traditional trajectory. Unlike other faculty, she does
not have an active research program – she is here to teach, to
support those who teach, and to discover how students learn best.
Currently, Lisa teaches Introductory Biology, MCB 181, and
Biology Teaching Methods.
Lisa became interested in the Faculty Fellows program because
of the opportunity it would afford her to have more one-on-one
interaction with students: “Sometimes the University feels too big.
This is a new opportunity to engage with students.” She was drawn
to the idea of connecting with students, as well as exploring skills
that will increase their success:
“Students tend to be anonymous. The program
[allows] students to be in a supportive community
so that they can be stretched and challenged.”
Lisa credits a few of her own teachers with inspiring her current
pedagogy: “I had some very supportive elementary teachers that
went beyond teaching to identify who I was and really know me.
They could see what was different about me and nurtured that. It
was empowering to have my 4th grade teacher tell me, ‘No one
else does this better than you do, so what if we give you things to
do that you might enjoy and succeed at more than anyone else?’”
Lisa’s favorite thing about teaching is getting to know and
work with students as they grow. She enjoys watching students
go through the learning process, making connections and
increasing their ability to put ideas together. Because she teaches
predominantly large classes of 350-450 students, she occasionally
does activities to help demystify complex concepts: “We use these
really big words and talk about complicated systems. I really like
doing activities that help the student to learn...It’s all about helping
students connect the words to the actual process or structure.”
When asked what was important for others to know about her
personally, she said,
“I like the light hearted things. I feel you have to
have fun in what you do. When you have fun on
the job, those you work with will also have fun.
It’s important to have enjoyment in the things you
do on a daily basis.”
Some of her favorite things to do to recharge include reading,
spending time with her kids, and having family down time. She
also loves Mexican food, short fiction works by Neal Gaiman, Jazz
music and Led Zeppelin, varying shades of the color blue, Bugs
Bunny, “because he’s sassy,” and camping off the beaten path in
the mountains. Be sure to say “Hello!” when you see her in the
Student Lounge at the SALT Center.
To learn more about the UA Faculty Fellows Program, visit:
saem-aiss.arizona.edu/sr-vp/faculty-programs/faculty-fellows
THANK YOU
We would like to thank Mike Litwin and his family for sponsoring
our Facutly Fellow this year.
WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF
THE FACULTY FELLOWS
PROGRAM?
To foster students’ connection to
the UA and help make a large school
feel smaller by creating avenues
for relationship-building between
students and faculty.
WHAT IS THE ROLE OF A
FACULTY FELLOW?
To connect with students through
meaningful interactions in a
non-classroom setting in order
to facilitate a smooth transition
from high school to the university,
more effective decision-making,
an increased love of learning, and
ultimately, graduation.
HOW DO FACULTY FELLOWS
PROMOTE STUDENT
ENGAGEMENT?
By taking students on hikes, cooking
together, going to events, mentoring,
and spending time connecting oneon-one.
WHEN AND WHERE DO
FACULTY FELLOWS MEET
WITH STUDENTS?
Faculty Fellows can be found
at thirty-six sites across campus,
including all of UA’s undergraduate
residence halls, cultural centers, and
resource centers. Faculty Fellows
spend peak traffic hours at these
locations each week to optimize
student engagement.
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GRATITUDE
IN APPRECIATION OF YOUR GENEROSITY
The SALT Center gratefully acknowledges the generous contributions of the following friends from July
2015 to June 2016. We are fortunate to receive these expressions of respect and appreciation. Your gifts
make it possible for us to provide exceptional academic support to hundreds of UA students every year.
Mr. Samuel D. Alfred & Mrs. Magan G. Alfred
Arizona Community Foundation
Mr. Ian N. Arnof & Mrs. Sunshine Greene
Mrs. Pamela Baer & Mr. Laurence M. Baer
Mrs. Patricia A. Bartlett & Mr. Bruce R. Bartlett
Mr. Saul Berkowitz & Mrs. Suzanne Berkowitz
Dr. Alan S. Blaustein & Ms. Anna Reyner
Ms. Bari M. Block
Mr. Allen Bloom & Mrs. Ellen Bloom
Mr. William Bluechel & Mrs. Terri Bluechel
Boeing Company
Ms. Cassie E. Boyd
BP Foundation
Brad Lemons Foundation
Mr. Richard A. Bratt, CPA & Mrs. Melissa Bratt
Mrs. Marilyn K. Braun
Mr. Seth Breger & Mrs. Alyn Breger
Mrs. Jean M. Breininger & Mr. Scott L. Breininger
Brier Family Foundation
Mr. Frederick S. Brown & Mrs. Marilyn J. Brown
Bruce & Patricia Bartlett Foundation
Dr. Amber B. Buller, PhD
Mr. Jeffery Call & Mrs. Amy Call
Mr. Richard Calvert
Mr. Ron Calzolari & Mrs. Judith Calzolari
Mr. Robert Carasik & Ms. Mary Dryovage
Mr. William Chauvin & Mrs. Joanne Chauvin
Mr. Peter Chernis & Mrs. Marsha Chernis
Mr. David D. Cone & Mrs. Susan A. Cone
Mr. Walter R. Cook
David D. Cone Foundation
Mrs. Janet S. Davis
Mr. Daniel Dawson
Mr. Wayne E. Dawson & Mrs. Carol A. Dawson
Ms. Julie S. Diedrich
Mr. Harold C. Dorenbecher, Jr. & Ms. Mary Heiss
Mr. Andrew N. Ernst & Dr. Nancy D. Ernst
Evelyn & Herbert Chernis Foundation
Dr. Donald W. Ferris, MD & Mrs. Mary Ferris
Mr. Stephen M. Ferris
Fidelity Charitable Gift
Mr. Marvy A. Finger & Mrs. Elaine Finger
Mrs. Sonya S. Frazin & Mr. Bruce Frazin
Dr. Harlan Gibbs & Dr. Debra Luftman
Mr. Todd M. Greenberg
Mr. Brian Griggs
Dr. Jay R. Grusin
Mrs. Sarah A. Grusin
Mr. John M. Haas, Jr. & Mrs. Sheryl D. Haas
Mr. Matthew P. Haberman
Hackberry Endowment Partners
Ms. Eileen M. Hagerty
Ms. Johanna L. Haygood
Mrs. Christine Hintzoglou
J. Klebanoff Foundation
Mrs. Sandra M. Jacobson & Mr. Stuart L. Jacobson
Jewish Endowment Foundation
JM Realty Group, Inc
Dr. Gregory M. John & Mrs. Erika M. John
Mr. Timothy R. Johnson & Mrs. Jeanne Johnson
Dr. Mary Tara Joyce
Julie Diedrich Consulting
Mr. Eric Kahn & Mrs. Eileen Kahn
Mr. Michael J. Kaiserman & Mrs. Robin S. Kaiserman
Ms. Elisa A. Kapell
Ms. Ellen Karsk
Mr. Peter Kast & Mrs. Julie Kast
Mr. Michael J. Katz
Mr. Joshua T. Klebanoff
Ms. Susan Klein & Dr. David M. Band
Mrs. Sheryl LaRaus & Mr. Lawrence LaRaus
Mr. John Larson & Mrs. Janet P. Larson
Mr. Gary J. Lindon & Mrs. Debbie H. Lindon
Mr. Michael Litwin & Mrs. Mary Pat Litwin
Ms. Marita C. Malskis & Dr. David J. Bodkin, MD
Mrs. Bonnie B. Marantette & Mr. Thomas L. Marantette
Marvy Finger Family Foundation
Mr. Donald A. McGovern, Jr. & Mrs. Irene McGovern
Mr. Joseph Mckay
McNeal College Consulting LLC
Ms. Tracy A. McVeigh & Mr. Andrew Melitz
Mr. Gary Meltzer & Mrs. Rina Meltzer
Mr. Armando X. Membrila
Ms. Genevieve Molina
Morgan Stanley
Mrs. Julie S. Moriguchi & Dr. Jaime D. Moriguchi, MD
Mrs. Jennifer Moskowitz & Mr. Daniel Moskowitz
Mrs. Amy J. Noren & Mr. Richard Noren
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LEGEND
Red indicates members of our Director’s Circle, a
leadership group dedicated to enhancing the mission
and values of the department by providing an annual
gift of $2,000 or more in unrestricted funding to the
SALT Center. To learn more, visit salt.arizona.edu/give.
Italics indicate Legacy Donors who have given to the
SALT Center for three consecutive years or more.
Nudy Foundation
Mr. Michael C. O’Connor & Mrs. Mary O’Connor
Mrs. Patricia E. O’Neil & Mr. John J. O’Neil
Mr. Michael Palmieri
Mr. Michael A. Parrish & Mrs. Lauren E. Parrish
Mr. Ephraim Peak & Mrs. Elizabeth Peak
Mrs. Emily R. Pendleton
Dr. John L. Person & Mrs. Ellen Person
Ms. Georgene E. Petri
Mr. Kenneth A. Plevan & Mrs. Bettina B. Plevan
Mr. Brian H. Quint & Mrs. Nancy A. Quint
Dr. Laurie Reynard
Mrs. Prudence Rieflin & Mr. William Rieflin
Ms. Victoria K. Robinson
Dr. Michael Rokeach & Mrs. Sheila Rokeach
Mr. Jake Rosenzweig & Mrs. Linda Rosenzweig
Mr. Steven P. Rotter
Mr. Stephen C. Ryan & Mrs. Patricia K. Stokes-Ryan
Mr. Fredric T. Sandsmark & Mrs. Angela Brassinga
Dr. Daniel J. Satterwhite & Mrs. Penny L. Satterwhite
Mr. Joe Schackman & Mrs. Susan Schackman
Mr. Martin Schneiderman & Mrs. Lenore Schneiderman
Mr. Thomas R. Schwarz, Jr.
Mrs. Daphne Semet & Mr. Gardner B. Semet
Shell Oil Co. Foundation
Dr. Steven J. Slack, MD & Ms. Trish Joyce
Mr. Adam B. Steelman
Mr. Steven Steinberg
Mr. Harlan Steinberger & Mrs. Randi Steinberger
Mr. Gerald H. Stool & Mrs. Claudia G. Stool
Mrs. Valerie S. Street & Mr. Todd A. Street
Ms. Cathleen Taff
Mr. Jeffrey J. Taughinbaugh
The Braun Family Foundation
The Hoglund Foundation
Ms. Andrea Umlas & Mr. G.C. Poulos
Ms. Fredericka T. Veikley
Mr. John Walsh & Mrs. Pam Walsh
Mr. Jeffrey S. Weinstein & Mrs. Ava N. Weinstein
Mr. Thomas C. White, III & Mrs. Pamela W. White
Mr. Joe H. Wolf, III
Ms. Amy Wolkstein
Ms. Elinor S. Zinsmeister
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OUR FUTURE
DONOR REPORT
Since it’s inception in 1980, the SALT Center has become the
global leader in comprehensive academic support for college
students who learn differently. For over 36 years, we’ve helped
thousands of Wildcats with learning and attention challenges achieve
academic success.
Developing a vibrant community that evolves with the changing
needs of our students requires innovative programming and a highly
qualified professional team. As a non-profit that does not receive
funding from the state or the university, the SALT Center covers our
operational costs by charging a fee for services.
The SALT Center fee is our primary source of revenue, and is only
increased when necessary to cover rising personnel and building
maintenance costs. However, it can discourage some students from
applying, as well as limit our capacity for innovation and growth.
This is why we are so grateful to the generous friends of our
program. Year after year, they support our efforts by giving to
scholarships, programs and services, professional development,
and other initiatives.
Thank you for your generous support!
TOTAL DOLLARS DONATED TO THE SALT CENTER
FROM 2015-2016 AND THEIR ALLOCATION:
$216,090
UNRESTRICTED
FUND
$97,104
STRATEGIC
PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
FUND
$3,425
Legacy Scholarship Endowment $36,000
Other Scholarships $38,826
Health & Wellness Fund $20,000
Building Expansion $20,735
Strategic Professional Development Fund $3,425
Unrestricted Fund $97,104
BUILDING
EXPANSION
$20,735
LEGACY
SCHOLARSHIP
ENDOWMENT
$36,000
OTHER
SCHOLARSHIPS
$38,826
HEALTH &
WELLNESS FUND
$20,000
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SALT CENTER TOMORROW
CAMPAIGN UPDATE
THE GIFT OF INNOVATION
STRATEGIC PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT FUND
GOAL
$500K
THE GIFT OF ACCESS
LEGACY SCHOLARSHIP
ENDOWMENT
GOAL
$500K
THE GIFT OF SPACE
SALT CENTER EXPANSION
PROJECT - COMPLETE!
GOAL
REACHED
$30,000 RAISED
$470,000 TO GO
$86,000 RAISED
$414,000 TO GO
$3 MILLION
RAISED
$0 TO GO
We are making great strides with SALT Center
Tomorrow, the five-year fundraising campaign
that will help us build the future of our program.
To accomplish this, we are focusing on three key initiatives:
Innovation, Access, and Space.
We are thrilled to announce that we have reached our goal for
the Gift of Space. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the
SALT Center Expansion Project! We now shift our focus to our
other two initiatives:
INNOVATION
At the SALT Center, we believe that innovation starts with our
people. To that end, we established the Strategic Professional
Development Fund, which will allow our team members to access
the professional certifications, field-specific endorsements, and
training they need in order to provide the highest level of service
to our students.
HOW TO GIVE
Please consider joining us as we work to meet these goals by
contributing to the Strategic Professional Development Fund or the
Legacy Scholarship Endowment.
Your contributions are life-changing for UA students who
learn differently.
To make a contribution online, visit salt.arizona.edu/give.
If you prefer to mail a check, please complete the enclosed
“Stay Connected” card and return it to us, along with your gift,
in the envelope provided (checks should be made payable to
the UA Foundation).
If you are interested in learning more about giving opportunities
at the SALT Center, please contact Hilary Cummins:
(520) 626-7656, hilaryn@email.arizona.edu.
ACCESS
In addition to maintaining a stellar professional team, we also
want to ensure that all students have access to our services.
With the help of our generous friends, we established the Legacy
Scholarship Endowment, which covers all SALT Center fees for
qualified students throughout their tenure in our program. We
want to grow this endowment so that we can offer it to more
students each year.
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OUR TEAM
SELF-CARE TIPS FROM THE SALT CENTER TEAM
by Jennifer Hansen
Rest. Relaxation. Rejuvenation. From a holistic view, self-care and the ability to pursue interests and
activities outside of work or the classroom enable us to feel balanced and healthy. We asked the SALT
Center team to share how they recharge when they’re not on campus.
KIMBERLY PELLEGRINI
GRADUATE ASSISTANT
“Rock climbing provides the
perfect avenue to get out of
my own head and focus on
what is in front of me.”
MAX JACKSON
COORDINATOR, ADMISSIONS
& NEW STUDENT ENROLLMENT
“I recently adopted my dog,
Lucky, and I spend much of
my free time walking and
caring for him.”
PAUL BASTEDO
COORDINATOR, STUDENT
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
“I like to play a lot of golf.”
EMILY BUSHOUSE
STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIALIST
“I enjoy running, hiking, getting
plenty of sleep, playing board
games, doing art and craft
projects, watching movies,
and listening to music.”
CAROLINE RAGANO
STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIALIST
“Playing my guitar is a
wonderful way to unwind, relax,
and connect with nature.”
AMY DREWEATT
STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIALIST
“I am a big nature lover and
find a sense of calm by
viewing the breathtaking
sunsets and star-filled skies
here in Tucson.”
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HILARY CUMMINS
COORDINATOR, DEVELOPMENT &
STRATEGIC INITIATIVES
“I relax by reading a favorite
book, enjoying a delicious
meal with my husband, talking
with my family, or spending an
evening with friends.”
JENNIFER HANSEN
STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIALIST
“I like to recharge by taking
on projects around my
house. I feel a sense of
accomplishment by making
my home a peaceful place
to be!”
LUPE THOMPSON
COORDINATOR, STUDENT
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
“I enjoy social media,
shopping, exercising outdoors,
and relaxing in my backyard.”
DEBRA PUCCIO
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSOCIATE
“Sitting around the pool,
reading, playing games
with my grandkids, taking a
walk, and calling old friends
and family.”
SARAH SAMPE
COORDINATOR, STUDENT
PROGRAMS & SERVICES
“I turn my phone to ‘silent’ as
soon as I get home so that I
focus only on my family.”
MARY BETH FOSTER
COORDINATOR, EDUCATIONAL
TECHNOLOGY
“I recharge by playing Frisbee
and ball with my dogs. I
also like to work on creative
projects, like screenplays and
children’s stories.”
GEOFF THAMES
COORDINATOR, LEARNING
SUPPORT SERVICES
“In order to unwind, I like to
go on off-roading trips and
spend time outdoors. When
I’m not fixing my 4X4, I play
guitar in a rock band with a
few of my neighbors.”
ROSE AUDRETSCH
STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIALIST
“One of the ways I recharge
is by hiking. A change of
scenery is the best way for me
to clear my head, recharge
my batteries, and come back
to my students refreshed!”
ADAM DAVI
STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIALIST
“One thing I do to recharge
is collect pins. I have an
extensive pin collection
featuring over 600 pins from
different places and events.”
JUAN GODOY
STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIALIST
“I volunteer at a weekly
children’s ministry to recharge.”
JENNA HONAN
TUTOR PROGRAM ASSISTANT
“I volunteer at the Tucson
Wildlife Center on the
weekends. I work in the injured
baby birds and bunnies section,
where my job is making sure
that the animals stay warm,
well fed, and comfortable until
they are strong enough to work
towards independence.”
DANIEL LINDEN
STRATEGIC LEARNING SPECIALIST
“When the batteries are
running low, and I need time
to recharge, there is nothing
more tranquil than sitting
by the BBQ pit and creating
magical meals!”
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